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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,459.97, 71,134.86 and 17,858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,459.97, 71,134.86 and 17,858.94 is: 26,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,459.97 : 71,134.86 = 17,858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,459.97/71,134.86 = 17,858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,459.97x = 71,134.86 × 17,858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,459.97x = 1,270,393,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,393,196.65/47,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.68

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